{"id":898414,"date":"2026-09-16T22:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/898414\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T22:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:10:24","slug":"im-93-and-still-getting-stronger-thanks-to-these-4-exercises-i-do-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/898414\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’m 93 and still getting stronger \u2013 thanks to these 4 exercises I do every day’"},"content":{"rendered":"

At 93, Jenny has no plans to slow down. While many people might associate getting older with becoming weaker or less mobile, she\u2019s proof that it doesn\u2019t have to mean giving up. In fact, she still does the same four exercises every single day \u2013 a simple 20-minute full-body routine that she credits with helping her feel strong, mobile and capable.<\/p>\n

\u2018She does this every single day and rarely misses a day unless she\u2019s travelling \u2013 and she travels quite a lot for 93,\u2019 her niece, Theresa Moloney<\/a>, a 58-year-old PT from Canada, tells us. <\/p>\n

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Her approach is simple: four straightforward movements, done regularly, that keep her body moving and her muscles working. It makes up part of the morning routine she has stuck to for years: <\/p>\n

Her morning routine and exercises7am: \u2018Her morning starts around 7am with 30 minutes of meditation, followed by a big glass of water and about 10 minutes of stretching<\/a>,\u2019 Moloney says.7.40am: \u2018She then does approximately 20 minutes of strength training<\/a>\u2019: Stair step-ups: 2 sets of 15 reps Sit-ups<\/a>: 2 sets of 15 reps Plank<\/a>: 2 x 30 seconds Squats<\/a> against the fridge: 2 sets of 25 reps 8am: \u2018She then makes her own breakfast \u2013 often avocado on rye toast with an egg or oatmeal.\u201911am: \u2018Around 11 a.m., she heads out for her daily walk, usually meeting a friend for cappuccino, followed by volunteer work and time at her club. She doesn\u2019t drive and never has, so she walks or uses public transit to get where she needs to go. She\u2019ll sometimes have a short nap in the afternoon, too.\u2019<\/p>\n

Beyond that, she \u2018walks 8000-12,000 steps a day<\/a>, gardens, hikes, cooks \u2013 and nothing seems to slow her down,\u2019 Moloney says.<\/p>\n

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Jenny walks 8000-12,000 steps a day<\/p>\n

How to do the exercises Stair step-upsStep one foot onto a stair, drive through your heel to bring the other foot up, then step back down. Alternate legs and repeat.Sit-ups\"ImageLie on your back with your legs straight out on the floor. Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees with your fingertips at temples and elbows wide, then slowly lower back down.Plank\"ImageStart on your forearms and toes, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. Brace your core and hold, avoiding any sagging or arching through your back.Fridge squats\"ImageStand with your back against a fridge, feet slightly in front of you. Bend your knees to lower into a squat, keeping your back against the fridge, then push through your feet to stand.How she stays motivated<\/p>\n

Exercise has always been a part of Jenny’s life, and her top tip is reframing how she thinks about working out. \u2018I don\u2019t ever think about it. I just do it before breakfast as part of my day so that I can keep moving,\u2019 she shares. \u2018Exercise just rests inside my day and it’s not something I have to get around to. I don’t have to exercise; I get to exercise.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Moloney adds: \u2018As for how long she has trained this way, I honestly can\u2019t remember a time when she didn\u2019t exercise. Being active has simply always been part of her life. She has never thought of it as a workout or something she had to force herself to do \u2013 it\u2019s just part of her daily routine. And I think that\u2019s a big part of what makes her so inspiring.<\/p>\n

\u2018At 93, she is still incredibly independent, active, social and involved in her community. She\u2019s truly living some of the best years of her life.\u2019<\/p>\n

Her diet<\/p>\n

Her nutrition has stayed consistent, too. She shared an average day of food:<\/p>\n

Breakfast: 2 eggs, avocado, and an orangeLunch: A big vegetable-packed salad with sliced chicken breastSnack: Tea and a small piece of chocolateDinner: Baked salmon, rice, saut\u00e9ed carrots, broccolini, onions, and mushrooms<\/p>\n

Moloney adds: \u2018If she has wine, it\u2019s less than 1\/4 cup \u2013 no more than twice a week. And yes, she still enjoys a tiny bowl of ice cream (less than 1\/2 cup). She doesn\u2019t overeat, but she never restricts joy either. It\u2019s all about consistency, nourishment, and daily movement.\u2019<\/p>\n

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As Women\u2019s Health UK\u2019s fitness director and a qualified Pilates and yoga instructor, Bridie Wilkins has been passionately reporting on exercise, health and nutrition since the start of her decade-long career in journalism.<\/p>\n

After earning a first-class degree in journalism and NCTJ accreditation, she secured her first role at Look Magazine, where she launched the magazine\u2019s health and fitness column, Look Fit, before going on to become Health and Fitness writer at HELLO!<\/p>\n

Since, she has written for Stylist, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, The Metro, Runner\u2019s World and Red. Today, she oversees all fitness content across Women’s Health online and in <\/a>print, spearheading leading cross-platform franchises, such as \u2018Fit At Any Age\u2019, which showcases the women proving that age is no barrier to exercise.<\/p>\n

She has also represented the brand on BBC Radio London, plus various podcasts and Substacks \u2013 all with the aim to encourage more women to exercise and show them how. Outside of work, find her trying the latest Pilates studio, testing her VO2 max for fun (TY, Oura), or posting workouts on Instagram. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n